A 25-year-old pregnant Dalit woman died in Bokaro district, Jharkhand, following an altercation over leftover coal collection at a railway siding on the night of 29 May 2026. The incident occurred at the Dhaura coal site under Bermo police station limits. The woman, identified as Anita Devi, collapsed during the dispute and was declared dead at the Regional Hospital in Dhori. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances of her death.
According to The Indian Express, Anita Devi was among several women who had gathered to collect leftover coal, a common practice for local families. A quarrel reportedly broke out over the sharing of the coal, escalating into a physical confrontation. During the scuffle, Anita Devi fell unconscious and was subsequently taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Police officials stated that preliminary findings indicated pushing and scuffling during the altercation. Bermo police station in-charge Rohit Kumar said, “No visible external injuries have been found so far. The exact cause of death will become clear after medical examination and further investigation.”
